How to Install Crunchyroll on Google TV

Konnichiwa minasan! Looking for a cord-cutting platform to stream your favorite anime content at affordable prices? Crunchyroll is here to quench your thirst with a vast collection of anime series and movies. Fortunately, there’s an official app for Crunchyroll available for Google TV on the integrated Play Store. By updating the app on Google TV, you can watch every new episode just one hour after they air in Japan. Additionally, Crunchyroll offers its users to create their own watchlist to keep track of the anime they want to watch. Let’s start our anime journey by exploring Crunchyroll on Google TV.

Crunchyroll Plans & Pricing

If you are looking forward to use the premium version of Crunchyroll, you can choose any of the plans given below.

Subscription Plans	Pricing Per Month	Streaming Device
Fan	$7.99	1
Mega Fan	$9.99	4
Ultimate Fan	$14.99	6

How to Sign Up for Crunchyroll

1. Visit the official website of Crunchyroll from your PC browser.

2. Select Create Account to continue.

3. Create the Crunchyroll account by providing the email ID and setting the password.

4. Click Try Premium Free and select Start 14-day free trial.

5. Provide the card details and click Start Free Trial.

6. Start streaming the free content on Crunchyroll.

How to Add Crunchyroll on Google TV

1. Press the Assistant button on the remote and say, Crunchyroll.

2. Select the Crunchyroll app from the search result.

3. Click Install to download the app on Google TV.

How to Activate Crunchyroll Account [www.crunchyroll.com/activate]

1. Launch Crunchyroll on your Chromecast with Google TV.

2. Select Log in with Activation Code to get the activation code.

3. Visit the Crunchyroll activation website [www.crunchyroll.com/activate] from a browser.

4. Enter the activation code and the necessary login details if prompted.

5. Start streaming the content on the Crunchyroll app on your TV.

Can I Cast Crunchyroll to Google TV?

Yes. Those who prefer not to install the app can use the built-in cast feature to screen mirror on Google TV and watch the desired titles.

Cast from Android Smartphone

1. Connect Google TV to a stable WIFI network.

2. Then, connect your Android/iOS smartphones to the same WIFI as Google TV.

3. Install the Crunchyroll app on your smartphone from Google Play Store or App Store.

4. Launch the Crunchyroll app on your device and log in.

5. Choose to play a title and click on the Cast icon.

6. Select your Google TV name and watch the content on your TV.

• To Cast from Google Browser:
  • Visit the official website of Crunchyroll from the Chrome browser on your PC. Log in and choose content to play.
  • Select the Cast icon from the media playback screen.
  • Choose your Google TV and watch the same content on TV.
• To Cast from Microsoft Edge Browser:
  • Those watching Crunchyroll on PC via the Microsoft Edge browser can select Three vertical dot icons → Choose More Tools → Select Cast media to device → Tap on your Google TV.

Can I Sideload Crunchyroll on Google TV

Yes. You can sideload Crunchyroll as an APK file using the Downloader on Chromecast with Google TV. For this to work, you have to enable Unknown Sources on the TV Settings as the pre-requisite.

Compatible TVs

The following are the TV brands that manufacture Google TV, and upon purchasing it, one can watch Crunchyroll on the TV.

• TCL Google TV
• Hisense Google TV
• Sony Google TV
• Philips Google TV

Is Crunchyroll Geo-Restricted?

No. Crunchyroll isn’t geo-restricted, and you can access it from anywhere without limitations. However, if you are looking for improved security or privacy while streaming Crunchyroll, you can rely on the best VPN for Google TV, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN.

Can I Cancel Crunchyroll Subscription/Free Trial

Yes. You can cancel the Crunchyroll subscription/free trial at any time. Visit the Crunchyroll account page from a browser → Login →Click the Profile icon → Choose My Account  → Select Membership Plan → Click Cancel Membership.

If you still have a Crunchyroll trial or billing period remaining, then you can access the service until the end of the billing period. Crunchyroll offers refunds to users under certain circumstances.

Customer Support

In unfortunate cases, Crunchyroll may not work on your TV. The cause may vary, and it can be fixed upon performing basic troubleshooting. However, when they don’t give you a hand, you may reach out to Crunchyroll customer support via the Contact Us or Live Chat form for general and technical help.

Upon following the instructions, you may be able to stream Crunchyroll on Chromecast with Google TV without issues.

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